Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, alongside two other executors of the estate of former Nyeri Governor the late Nderitu Gachagua, has made public the details of his will, outlining how his property was distributed.
The will, published in local dailies on Wednesday, April 8, was released in response to disputes raised by a section of the late governor’s family.
The executors indicated that while they had initially intended to handle estate matters through court processes and engagement with beneficiaries, the widespread circulation of inaccurate and misleading information in both mainstream and social media prompted them to publicly clarify the details of the estate using information drawn from official records and filings.
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua Publishes Late Brother Nderitu Gachagua’s Will. Photo: Courtesy.
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The will identifies 23 beneficiaries of the late former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua’s estate, alongside three executors: former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Senior Counsel Njuguna Reguru, and quantity surveyor Mwaura Mathenge.
In the distribution of assets, a house located in either Lang’ata or Karen was allocated to Nderitu’s first wife, Margaret Nyokabi, to hold in trust for family members.
His second wife, Margaret Wathiegieni, received two homes situated in Karen, Nairobi, and Nyeri County.
The family’s ancestral home in Kiamariga, Nyeri County, was designated to his sons, Kenneth Gachagua and Jason Kariuki.
The executors disclosed that the estate carried a debt of Ksh1.07 billion owed to banks and other creditors.
This liability was cleared through the sale of key properties, including Olive Gardens (Ksh412 million), Queensgate (Ksh590 million), and Vipingo Beach Resort (Ksh250 million).
Following the settlement of debts, the remaining cash was distributed among beneficiaries.
Susan Kirigo, Mercy Wanjira, Kenneth Gachagua, and Jason Kariuki each received 10 percent.
Martha Kirigo, Margaret Nyokabi, Margaret Karungaru, Eve Mukami, and Rigathi Gachagua were allocated 5 percent each.
Susan Wanjiru and Dorcas Rigathi received 2 percent apiece, while Lilian Wamuyu and Linda Muthoni were each allocated 1 percent.
Administrative expenses and third-party liabilities accounted for 11 percent of the estate, with a further 5 percent set aside for the executors.
Additionally, Rigathi Gachagua was allocated his late brother’s shares in Mweiga Homes.
The development comes weeks after a section of Nderitu Gachagua’s family appealed to President William Ruto, alleging the will had been altered and calling for investigations, as well as the recovery of assets they claim were unlawfully transferred.
During remarks on Sunday, March 29, Ruto publicly criticised Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of sidelining his late brother’s family in the distribution of the estate.
He warned that any property taken from vulnerable beneficiaries, including widows and orphans, would be reclaimed, adding that while he can withstand political attacks, those unable to defend themselves must be protected.
